Accountable Produce is Medicine Act of 2026

Hozzl · 2026-05-01T08:09:27Z

Explore the details of House Bill 8355 Accountable Produce is Medicine Act of 2026 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

5/1/2026, 8:09 AM

Summary of Bill HR 8355

The bill "To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to require the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation to test a model to reduce chronic diseases by using accountable produce is medicine" was introduced in the 119th Congress under the designation H.R. 8355 on April 16, 2026. The bill aims to amend the Social Security Act to mandate the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation to implement a model focusing on reducing chronic diseases through the accountable use of produce as medicine.

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Current Status of Bill HR 8355

Bill HR 8355 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 16, 2026. Bill HR 8355 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on April 16, 2026. Bill HR 8355's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of April 16, 2026

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8355

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8355

To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to require the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation to test a model to reduce chronic diseases by using accountable produce is medicine.